Soho House Mentorship Program

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A PROJECT-BASED MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

Take your passion and purpose to new heights

What is the Soho House Mentorship Program?
A free, self-paced, 12-week program where you can bring your project idea to life and be matched with a world-class mentor who will support you throughout the process.

Who is eligible to join?
Creatives aged 18-26 in Hong Kong, 20-26 in Bangkok, and 21-26 in Mumbai. You must be of legal drinking age in these cities at the time of application. 

What do you need to join?
You will need to pitch a creative project idea. You can check out what past mentees did here. Mentors who will be matched with you are from diverse industries such as advertising, architecture, event management, entrepreneurship, fashion, film, interior design, marketing, photography, TV production, writing, and technology. 

OUR PREVIOUS COHORT’S MENTORS

Hong Kong

Mumbai

What's in it for you

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Get a sought-after year-long membership at Soho House

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Gain access to creative leaders in the Soho House network

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Learn business tactics from the industry’s best through professional development workshops 

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Build genuine, lifelong friendships with your fellow mentees

How the program works

As a mentee, you must be present in Hong Kong, Mumbai, or Bangkok during the program. We highly encourage mentees to enjoy Soho House by utilizing the space for their meetings, but the program is designed to be flexible and self-paced. You are expected to attend workshops and to meet with your mentor every two weeks at your agreed schedule. The time investment is typically 50 – 70 hours for the entire program.

MEET OUR PAST MENTEES

Stories that inspire

The world isn’t fair, but for others, the scales are tipped so unfavorably that they almost disappear. Terenia Puspita, a domestic helper in Hong Kong, knows the feeling all too well. In an effort to shine a light on her community, she created a short film called The Thin Line under the mentorship of Louise Wong, the founder and creative director of Creative City. With Louise’s guidance, Terenia captured the mental struggles of Hong Kong’s migrant workers in a profoundly poignant manner, delivering a message that doesn’t just hit home, but also resonates well beyond its intended audience. For one glorious moment, all of us were seen.

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HK Group Photo with Karina Lao and Natalie Ng
An Emerging Artist

In pursuit of art, one needs to face one’s own fears. For Natalie Ng, a Creative Media and Advertising student at the Open University of Hong Kong, said fears stemmed from feelings of self-doubt. With award-winning illustrator Jonathan Jay Lee guiding her, however, Natalie gained the confidence to draw a brighter future for herself. 

Her first project: A comic book featuring Avonatie, an original character that mirrors her own curiosity about the world. In 12 weeks, Natalie didn’t just complete the challenge; she also made her formal debut as an artist in a mini exhibit at Soho House Hong Kong.

A Future Best-selling Novelist

Words have weight and Karina Lao is using that power to tell the story of an LGBTQ couple in traditional and conservative Hong Kong. Under the experienced tutelage of South China Morning Post CEO Gary Liu, Karina was able to bring to life characters she’s had inside her and a story she’s wanted to share for so long to a wider audience.

All throughout the 12 weeks, she felt constantly inspired to create and improve her storytelling skills. By the end of the program, she had a noteworthy excerpt in her hands, the pages of which might just be in tomorrow’s next best seller.

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HK Group Photo with Natalie Ng

Applications Are Now OPEN!

Applications for the Cohort 2025 Are LIVE.

Jade Carey

Co-Founder and Director, Little Cove Espresso and HAVN Coffee

Jade Carey is the Co-Founder and Director of Little Cove Espresso and HAVN Coffee in Hong Kong. As an F&B entrepreneur, she focuses on creating spaces that deliver an exceptional experience through specialty coffee, food, and warm, connected customer service. Jade is dedicated to the creative and design process of the physical spaces, branding, and menu development. Beyond the coffee and food, she is passionate about growing and empowering individuals within the team. She focuses on highlighting individual potential and creating opportunities for growth, fostering effective leaders who can then share their skills and contribute to others.

Jeff Wong

Consultant

Jeff is an accomplished senior B2B technology sales executive with a proven history of consistently building high performing teams to accelerate revenue growth. Served as the Country Manager of Linkedin Hong Kong and Head of Accelerated Growth Business at Google. Jeff is dedicated to empowering individuals and teams to reach their full potential while driving strategic initiatives that deliver meaningful impact. Jeff cares deeply about: Diversity, Inclusion and Equity and values: Integrity, accountability and Impact. His personal mission statement is " To help people be happier and more successful at work and at home."

Ting Mao

Founder & CEO, Sunnystep

Ting Mao, founder of Sunnystep, turned a personal spine injury into a mission: to create stylish, everyday performance footwear that truly supports the body. In partnership with the MIT Sports Lab, she drives innovation in shoes that combine science, comfort, and sustainability. Today, Sunnystep has 17 stores in Southeast Asia, ships globally and is recognized for empowering people through high-performance, body-friendly footwear for daily life.

Tim Smith

Head of Large Enterprises, Linkedin

Tim leads LinkedIn's Large Enterprise Sales team in Southeast Asia, with nearly two decades of experience in the talent industry across APAC. Originally from Tasmania he has worked in different regions including Hong Kong and now Singapore. Tim represents Linkedln at conferences typically aimed at the C-suite level. He is passionate about workforce transformation, Al, in-deman skills, and building professional brands that connect people to opportunities.

Billy Tam

Head Facilitator Director,
OWN Academy

Billy Tam is an architect turned entrepreneur with over 11 years of experience in 5 idea-to-exit startups in fitness, retail, and food and beverage. With 9 years of experience as a program facilitator, he was one of the pioneer entrepreneurship industry coaches at OWN Academy prior to joining the company. As the Director of Operations, he is responsible for overseeing all programs, facilitator recruitment and curriculum development at OWN Academy.

Tiphanie Doumba

Data Analyst

Tiphanie is a data analyst based in Dubai with experience leading transformation projects across Africa and the Middle East. She combines data insight with strategic vision, encouraging students to use analytical thinking as a tool for solving real-world problems and creating impact.

Tannya Jajal

Founder, AIDEN Global (Data Science & Al Innovation)

Tannya Jajal is an educator and technologist who has delivered 40+ keynotes worldwide on Al, machine learning, and consciousness. Before founding AIDEN, an education company building Al-integrated curricula and learning platforms for schools, she led cybersecurity at VMware, one of the world's top cloud infrastructure firms. A longtime Forbes contributor, she's spent over a decade exploring how Al is made, and how it's transforming the future of learning and work

Anvita Dasani

Branding & Design Strategist

Anvita is a Parsons-trained brand strategist and designer with over 12 years of experience across the Middle East and India. Having built brands for startups and global companies, she teaches creative problem-solving and design thinking through workshops across the UAE, India, and Egypt.

Sid Khakhar

Senior Architect, Atkins Realis

Sid is a senior architect with over 12 years of experience in architecture and urbanism across Asia and the Middle East. His work focuses on data-informed, participatory urban design, integrating innovation and analytical depth to shape human-centered cities.

Prerna Prasad

Founder, Curiousiac (Brand Strategy & Marketing)

Prerna is a brand and growth strategist working across design, storytelling, and marketing. She helps brands define their message and audience through curiosity-driven strategies, using creativity as a practical tool to drive influence and innovation.

Georgina Hills

Founder, ROOM 102 (Leadership & Sustainability in Fashion)

Georgina is a leadership coach and former fashion executive with over 25 years of experience across brands including CELINE, Dolce & Gabbana, and Armani. She partners with global houses like LVMH and Kering, guiding leaders to build emotionally intelligent, purpose-driven, and sustainable businesses.

Farah Kassab

Founder, Development x[by] Design (Urban Planning & Project Management)

Farah is an urban planner with 15 years of experience leading major projects across the Gulf Region. She advises governments and private sectors on urban master plans, combining technical expertise, strategic management, and stakeholder engagement to shape sustainable cities.

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Dillon Coutinho

Senior Consultant, Ernst & Young (ESG & Sustainability)

Dillon is an ESG and Sustainability professional at e& (etisalat) with extensive experience in reporting, assurance, and policy development. He helps organizations enhance transparency and credibility through global ESG frameworks and drives long-term value through sustainable business practices.

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Students aged 10-13

Comfortable with advanced English communication (to join pitching, teamwork, and project activities)

Accepted through an application process to ensure the best fit and experience (Note: Registration fees are refunded if your child isn’t eligible.)

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